Critical Care Appeal
Because People Matter Most, the Charity Team and Critical Care Team are working together to enhance new spaces for patients, visitors and staff care.
Critical Care is the new name for Intensive Care and High Dependency Care, by bringing these two units together in our new building we build resilience across our Trust. What does this mean to you? Dedicated care across our Trust.
We are raising funds for these areas:
Balcony Garden
Working with the team a need was recognised to have some outside space for patients. Being outside in nature is proven to be healing and calming, for an end of life patient it could be the last sun they feel, the last time they smell fresh air, for long term patients it could mean a little respite from the ward, a moments peace.
To enhance this area the Charity are supporting, designing the garden with the Critical Care Team, placing fragrant planting, bespoke furniture and a pergola because we all know what the British weather is like!
We have hit our target of £50,000 so we are so excited to see the garden to come to life. This would not have happened without all of amazing donors and supporters.
Thank you
Relatives Rooms
The team look at this space as a very special area for our patients’ visitors. There are many reasons as to why your loved one is being cared for in the Critical Care Unit, from recovery after an operation, to being involved in an accident, or requiring several machines to aid in your healing. No matter the reason we want to provide a space that is restful and calming, we want to help you at what could be a really stressful time.
Patient Side Rooms
There are many reasons as to why we would place a patient in a side room. The team want to ensure that while you are with us, alongside the extraordinary care you receive we want all our side rooms to have a pleasant feel to them, we are placing artwork across all six side rooms to enhance the space for the patient and their visitors. To make this happen we aim to raise £28,000.
Visitors Reception
This space may not be the most exciting amongst our project but is vitally important, this is the first area you see when arriving on the unit. You may be asked to have a seat while the receptionist, nurse or doctor goes and gains the relevant information for you. It is not the biggest of spaces but we aim to make it as comfortable for you as we can by upgrading the seating. We will also be placing art across the walls to give you a view other than a stark plain wall which hospitals used to do. To make this happen we aim to raise £10,992.
Staff Rest Areas
Having rested well cared for staff is of the upmost importance to the Trust, when staff have had restful breaks it ensures they are fully set to take care of your loved ones. The dedication to your family member is amazing, the training the Critical Care Teams go through is incredible. Unlike most wards where your stay is due to a very specific area like heart problems or lung problems, in Critical Care you are there for any medical reason, the staff need to understand all areas of medicine to be able to take care of you and address your needs. This is very specialized care to be able to support your family member.
Alongside the teams that work on the ward our Outreach team will visit all wards and see if a patient requires moving onto the Critical Care Ward, this could be due to a drop in health which requires that specialized care. This team will support your move, will keep your loved ones in the loop and will ensure that all aspects are covered in your move in and out of the unit.
To support our staff we aim to raise £18,909 to provide seating and artwork for them too.
How you can support
In total we need to raise £131,901 and so far have hit £64,133.61 so we are officially half way through our fundraising Appeal! This is all thanks to our staff who have fundraised and our community, Trust & Grants and companies who are with us on this journey.
We have some exciting events in our calendar for you to join, or;
- Make a donation via our JustGiving page
- Fundraise for us. Please contact fundraising@bedsft.nhs.uk for a fundraising pack
- Send a cheque made payable to Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity to Charity Team, L&D Hospital, Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0DZ. Please place Critical Care Appeal on the back of the cheque
- Make a payment over the phone. Call 01582 718 289 and speak to a member of the team
- Make a BACS payment. Please email fundraising@bedsft.nhs.uk for bank details.
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